The West Coast’s largest Irish event celebrating Irish history and culture, the 163rd Annual San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day Parade, attracts some 100,000 revelers every year and is one of the city’s most popular events.

163rd San Francisco St. Patrick’s Day ParadeSaturday, March 15, 2014 | Starts at 11:30 am
Begins on the corner of Market and 2nd Street and runs to Civic Center
FREE

The Parade will start at the corner of Market and Second Streets where over 100 colorful floats, Irish dance troupes and marching bands will wind their way to Civic Center Plaza.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade celebrates and showcases the Irish community, Irish culture and character in all its forms. Featured groups from throughout the Bay Area’s Irish community including schools, youth organizations, labor unions, cultural groups, as well as the San Francisco Police and Fire, will proudly march up Market Street.

Parade After Party: Want to drink & grub after watching the parade?

2014 Irish Food Truck Party: Sat & SunGrab a beer, traditional corned beef or inventive Guinness-infused dishes at SF’s biggest food truck St. Patrick’s Day party hosted by Funcheap. Live music all day, St. Patrick’s Day freebies, green beer, Guinness specials and 8-10 food trucks each day cooking up Irish-inspired dishes. See the food truck lineup.